Splashing around... - DPChallenge Forums

08/01/2003 03:42:57 AM · #1

Anyone got any comments on these please? This is my first excursion into fast shutter speed liquid stuff!

More here:
//www.dpchallenge.com/portfolio.php?USER_ID=8860&collection_id=1073

If any experts out there feel like giving me some tips I'll be grateful. Thanks.

Message edited by author 2003-08-01 09:11:11.

Mitonski

Canon PowerShot SD750

08/01/2003 04:08:56 AM · #2

Hi Jon, theres some really good shots in there, though my fav has to be Deep Impact Over, the B+W looks great and the 'glassy' qualtiy of the actual splash looks great.

Nice job on them all.

Add - The BG is a nice choice too... is this into a pot of water? Also, what is the shutter speed used?

Message edited by author 2003-08-01 04:11:06.

08/01/2003 04:28:23 AM · #3

Thanks for the feedback Mitonski. I'll check your work out later.

I worked in Shutter Speed Priority mode which meant the exposures varied - I used 1/1000 for all of them. I shot everything outside in daylight and dropped the ball into both a non-stick frying pan and a red bucket of water. Lots of fun!

I finally got used to the timing of dropping the ball so I didn't need to wade through hundreds of shots. Could do with release cable though!!

08/01/2003 09:14:26 AM · #4

Just added a couple more - below...

autool

Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM

08/01/2003 10:03:07 AM · #5

I was having trouble relating the golf ball with the water, you can tell I'm not a golfer. I like the shape of the splash in "Impact" and feel it would be best if the ball had better focus. Good job.

Did you use fill flash?

08/01/2003 10:22:57 AM · #6

Originally posted by autool:

I did use flash on a couple of them if the exposure was looking gloomy but it did flatten things out on the ball a bit. Apart from water hazards there's absolutely no hidden connection with golf balls and the water! BTW I'm no mean golfer - I could easily add a few miles to any course while ruining a good walk!

Here's another with better focus on the ball.

magnetic9999

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

08/01/2003 11:34:21 AM · #7

jon i havent really tried those either but i think you did a great job, particularly on the one at the very bottom!

wtg!

Sonifo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

08/01/2003 11:41:57 AM · #8

Awesome work. I really like the b/w one. Excellent detail.

Jacko

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

08/01/2003 11:44:41 AM · #9

Golf ball and water? Happens to me everytime I drink too much on the course. I really like the last one. Very dynamic.

vjoz

Canon EOS-10D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

08/01/2003 12:27:00 PM · #10

this is excellent...

I like the B&W one most, I would be courious to see those shots from a little lower angle... :þ

Good work!

v.

cykhansen

Canon PowerShot G1

08/01/2003 01:35:48 PM · #11

My fav view of the liquid is the second one but the golfball there was spoiled by the flash. Could you try that again with a lower amount of light? The others are interesting too, esp B&W.

K-Rob